Software Testing Risk Assessment & Management 5

Question 1

A risk matrix shows a risk as 'Red.' According to typical risk-based testing strategy, what testing approach applies?

Accepted Answer

Apply thorough testing with multiple techniques and high coverage

Answer

Red (high) risks demand the most rigorous testing effort including multiple techniques, deep coverage, and early execution in the test cycle.

Question 2

What is 'risk velocity' in software risk management?

Accepted Answer

How quickly a risk can escalate from low to critical if not addressed

Answer

Risk velocity measures how fast a risk can worsen or materialize, helping teams prioritize risks that can rapidly become severe.

Question 3

During a risk review meeting, the team updates the probability of an existing risk from 'Low' to 'High' based on new information. This activity is called:

Accepted Answer

Risk reassessment

Answer

Risk reassessment is the periodic review process that updates risk ratings as new information becomes available during the project lifecycle.

Question 4

Which practice helps reduce the risk of integration failures when multiple components are developed in parallel?

Accepted Answer

Continuous integration with automated build verification tests

Answer

Continuous integration detects integration defects immediately after each commit, dramatically reducing the probability and impact of late-stage integration failures.

Question 5

A risk register entry shows Probability=0.4 and Impact=$50,000. What is the Expected Monetary Value (EMV) of this risk?

Accepted Answer

$20,000

Answer

EMV = Probability × Impact = 0.4 × $50,000 = $20,000, representing the weighted financial exposure of the risk.

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Software Testing Risk Assessment & Management 5